You know that having a warranty is a significant part of responsible car ownership. Yet, you may not understand what comes with a powertrain warranty or a bumper-to-bumper warranty. Below are details to help understand the difference.
Powertrain
There are certain parts that are critical to your vehicle's ability to perform well. If any of these were to fail, it would limit your ability to drive like, the transmission, engine, driveshaft, or axles. Because of that, repairs of these components would be covered under a powertrain warranty.
It is also important to know that not every part is considered necessary for your vehicle to go. Items like the drive belts, battery, or clutch may not be included.
Bumper-to-bumper
With the bumper-to-bumper warranty, the coverage extends to everything that is between the front and rear bumpers. Because of that, your audio systems, electronics, heating and cooling systems. and suspension are some of the many items that would be covered.
When purchasing a vehicle, it is important to review the complete list of parts handled. These often change based on the brand and model you choose.
